Metabolism and Ecophysiology of Rajasthan Desert Rodents. Thermoregulation at a Moderately Low Temperature (21 0C) during Winter

Measurement of the metabolic rates of eight species of Rajasthan desert rodents and of Rattus rattus at a moderately low temperature (21°C) during winter has revealed that: there is a significant negative correlation (P<0.05) and body weight; day-active rodents have higher metabolic rates than n...

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Main Authors: Ghosh, P K, Goyal, S P, Prakash, Ishwar
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Arid Zone Research Association of India 2016
Subjects:
Rattus rattus
Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/AAZ/article/view/64939
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Summary:Measurement of the metabolic rates of eight species of Rajasthan desert rodents and of Rattus rattus at a moderately low temperature (21°C) during winter has revealed that: there is a significant negative correlation (P<0.05) and body weight; day-active rodents have higher metabolic rates than nocturnal rodents of similar body weights; and R. rattus has better tolerance of cold than the other nocturnal rodents.

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